Over your 4 day, 4 night adventure you will have the opportunity to complete up to 15 scuba dives with your trip beginning with a one hour scenic flight from Cairns mainland out to the beautiful Lizard Island – located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef’s Coral Sea.

Tours depart Thursdays at 7.30am and returns to Cairns the following Monday at 6.30am.

All diving activities are overseen by the Trip Director who will be the one to brief you on each dive and ensure your diving experience is both safe and enjoyable.

Thursday: Pickup from your Cairns City Accommodation at approximately 7.30am. transferring to Cairns General Aviation Airport for your scenic flight up the coast to Lizard Island. After Boarding and orientation of the vessel it is time to depart for Ribbon Reef No.10. In the afternoon you will have the opportunity for 2 dives at a choice of sites including Lighthouse Bommie, Pixie Gardens, Pixie Pinnacle and Challenger Bay.

Friday & Saturday: These two days are spent diving Osprey Reef (weather permitting) with amazing landscapes of sheer walls laced with gorgonians, sea whips and bright yellow soft corals rising from the oceans floor thousands of feet below. The dive site “North Horn, is at the tip of Osprey where you will find the beautiful and interesting Grey Reef Sharks and the Silvertip Shark . 4 to 5 dives are available each day including a night dive on the Friday.

Sunday: Ribbon Reefs No. 3 you will be diving at sensational Steve’s Bommie, Temple of Doom and Flare Point. If there is exceptionally good weather conditions there is a possibility for head south to the choice dive site “Bougainville Reef” with its abundant marine life and spectacular coral overhands, tunnels and sheer drops and partially submerged shipwreck. During the evening you will cruise overnight back to Cairns.

Monday: Arriving back in Cairns at approximately 6.30am. Enjoy a light breakfast onboard and a group photo opportunity before being dropped back to your Cairns Accommodation around 8.00am.

This Itinerary is a sample only and sites may vary or change due to weather conditions.

Advanced Diver Certification with a minimum of 20 ocean dives including 5 dives in the last 12 months Less experience may result in limited diving due to environmental conditions and remote isolation of dive sites.

We recommend a Scuba diver Refresher course prior to your trip.

Diver Health. If you have a medical condition or are currently taking prescription medication, you will need a Dive Medical clearance pursuant to the Australian standard AS. 4005.1. Before being allowed to Scuba Dive.

containing individual stations for 26 guests with dry storage above and storage box under for every 2 divers.

Air and Nitrox whips allowing tanks to remain in their rack, supplying air and Nitrox at 32%

Camera wash tub, small camera table and air gun for Photographers

Dive Deck Holds: 2 x Bauer 21 CFM Compressors

DNA x Nitrox Membrane System

65cf & 88 cf Alloy tanks

Uwatec Aladin Prime dive Computers

All individual Scuba Great Items

The Upper Deck

a great place to relax between dives, with undercover and open areas containing timber table, chairs, lounge seating and sun lounges

The Dining saloon

Being the centre of the vessel the dining room is also used as a breifing area, theatre room and general meeting place. All guests can be comfortably seated with a 42 inch wide tv screen is often the focus of attention for briefings, movies or documentaries you can work with your laptops using the wireless internet (when in range)

The Forward lounge

Another place to chill, with comfortable couch seating and bean bags. You will find a coffee machine, tea selection and hot water, a library with books and DVD’s

for photographers there is also a camera work station with power boards and converters for 110 volt. flat screen TV and DVD.

The Ships Bar

offering a good range of quality Australian and New Zealand wins, plus beer, UDL spirits and soft drinks all at a very reasonable price. On the scheduled dive trips, the house wine and soft drinks are included during your evening meal.

this Vessel is fully licenced – NO BYO’s

Onboard Services:

Daily cabin service (including towels)

Wide screen TV/DVD

Comfortable lounge areas and sun-deck

Air-conditioning throughout

* Maximum 20 kg luggage allowance per person including carry-on. Excess baggage secure storage available upon request* Please inform of any specific dietary or other requirements upon booking
* Scuba diving is only available to Certified Divers with Open Water level qualification or higher.

Please read the ‘policies’ of your tour below prior to booking, including terms and conditions

Tour Features

Liveaboard Coral Sea – 4 day

Payment Policy

Payments are accepted by Visa Card or Mastercard. Please be aware there is a $20 AUD Reef Tax & Fuel Levy to pay onboard your trip (mandatory national park fees), Please advise of any special dietary or other requirements in your booking message. Contact our friendly staff if you wish to receive a complimentary bus pick up by calling +61 7 4037 2700 or including the name of your Cairns City accommodation in the booking message.

Cancellation Policy

CANCELLATION
In the event you cancel your booking with us, the following charges will apply.
• a) Within 14 day of your Travel Date: 100% of your tour cost
• b) Within 30 days of your Travel Date: 50% of your tour cost
• c)30 days or more prior to your Travel Date: 20% of your tour cost
• 3.2. Group cancellations will be subject to Group Terms and Conditions.
• 3.3. Any amendment made by you to your Travel Date will be deemed to be a cancellation, and will be subject to the charges set out in clause 3.1 above.
• 3.4. Should you fail to load in time for our scheduled departure for any reason, including medical problems, airline delays or bad weather, you will not receive a refund of your tour costs. The vessel departure will not be delayed due to your late arrival.
• 3.5.Y ou will not receive any refund or compensation for any unused equipment or in the event you are unable to complete the entire tour.
In the event that the advertised itinerary is altered or the tour is cut short in accordance with clauses 4.1 or 4.2:
a) We will not be liable to provide a refund for your booking, or the unused portion of your booking;
b) We do not accept any liability whatsoever for any loss or out of pocket costs suffered by you, howsoever caused (whether direct or indirect), as a result of the cancellation or change to the itinerary; and
c) You may choose one of the following options:
I. Accept new arrangements that might, at our absolute discretion, be made by us; or
ii. Accept a replacement tour from us of equivalent standard and price that, subject to availability, might be offered by us at our absolute discretion.
4.4. In the event of a mechanical breakdown, you accept that we will only be obliged to refund fees on a pro rata basis, and will not be responsible for alternative accommodation or tours, nor will we be liable for any other direct or indirect loss, expense, inconvenience or disappointment.
4.5. You agree to accept that where we make a major change to your booking prior to your Travel Date, other than in accordance with clauses 4.1 or 4.2, our liability to you, if you are no longer able to complete the tour, will be limited to a full refund of your booking and we will not be liable for any other costs or expenses you have incurred in connection with your booking, including but not limited to additional trips, flights and hotels, or any loss or damage suffered by you as a result of the change.

Terms And Conditions

Please inform of dietary or other special requirement prior to date of travel. - Bus transfers are available from your Cairns City Accommodation
Please inform our friendly staff of your pickup location.
Scuba Diving: - No refunds on uncompleted dives.
Reef Levy is payable onboard
Luggage limit: 20kg of luggage per person
Spirit of Freedom will endeavour to adhere to the advertised itinerary, but reserve the right to alter the itinerary or cut short the tour in the event of medical emergency, inclement weather severe storm or named cyclone in the region may delay our departure or require the trip to be cut short or cancelled. If you are travelling in the cyclone season (December to April) you are advised to purchase, well prior to your Travel Date, insurance that covers force majeure events (being events outside the control of the parties, such as natural disasters).
In the event that the advertised itinerary is altered or the tour is cut short:-
a) We will not be liable to provide a refund for your booking, or the unused portion of your booking;
b) We do not accept any liability whatsoever for any loss or out of pocket costs suffered by you, howsoever caused (whether direct or indirect), as a result of the cancellation or change to the itinerary; and
c) You may choose one of the following options:
I. Accept new arrangements that might, at our absolute discretion, be made by us; or
ii. Accept a replacement tour from us of equivalent standard and price that, subject to availability, might be offered by us at our absolute discretion.
4.4. In the event of a mechanical breakdown, you accept that we will only be obliged to refund fees on a pro rata basis, and will not be responsible for alternative accommodation or tours, nor will we be liable for any other direct or indirect loss, expense, inconvenience or disappointment.
4.5. You agree to accept that where we make a major change to your booking prior to your Travel Date, other than in accordance with clauses 4.1 or 4.2, our liability to you, if you are no longer able to complete the tour, will be limited to a full refund of your booking and we will not be liable for any other costs or expenses you have incurred in connection with your booking, including but not limited to additional trips, flights and hotels, or any loss or damage suffered by you as a result of the change.
Please remember you need to allow 24 hours from your last dive before flying.
MEDICAL STATEMENT AND DIVER INFORMATION FORM
5.1. If you are participating in scuba diving on any of our tours, you are required to complete a Medical Statement at least 30 days prior to your departure date. The Medical Statement is included within the Diver Information Form and is available online on our web site. A link with instructions will be sent to you or your Agent at the time of your booking.
5.2. If you respond YES to Questions 2, 3, or 4 on the Medical Statement, it is a requirement that you produce a dive medical clearance that was obtained from a doctor within the last 12 months, without which you will be unable to participate in scuba diving. We are not responsible or liable for
any delays in medical related issues and any cancellation for medical reasons will be subject to the charges set out in clause 3.1 above.
5.3. Upon arriving at our vessel, and before commencing any dive activities, you will be required to complete our Diver Information Form. You will ensure that all information provided is strictly accurate.
5.4. If during the tour it becomes apparent that you have incorrectly completed the Medical Statement or our Diver Information Form, by omission or false statement, you agree that we have the right to prevent you from undertaking any scuba diving activities while on board our vessel. Any decision made in this regard will be at the absolute discretion of the Dive Master aboard the vessel.
INSURANCE ADVICE
6.1. We strongly recommend that you purchase a Comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy that covers you for personal injury and the events outlined in clauses 3 and 4, including but not limited to, your cancellation for any reason, and the cancellation or alteration to the scheduled itinerary for reasons involving weather or passenger, crew or vessel safety.
6.2. We strongly recommend that you also purchase Evacuation and Medical cover for scuba diving. Scuba diving and In-water activities are not covered by all Travel Insurance Policies, and you must read the wording of your Policy carefully. It is important to note that in the event you require medical emergency services, the evacuation, medical, and vessel relocation expenses are your financial responsibility.
6.3. Divers Alert Network (DAN) www.diversalertnetwork.org & Dive Assure www.diveassure.com offer comprehensive insurance packages specifically for scuba divers. In particular, Dive Assure offer a liveaboard Rider (insurance) which includes coverage specific to liveaboard trips such as flight cancellations or delays resulting in missed liveaboard departures, vessel mechanical failures, medical inability to dive, inclement weather (in addition to named storms/cyclones) and other incidents. We recommend that you purchase the options that include coverage for the events outlined in clauses 3 and 4 above. It is our experience that many travellers undertaking scuba diving activities hold both general travel insurance and a specific dive insurance policy.

Departs

Double/Twin Share

Double or Twin share cabins. Five of these cabins contain a double bed with a single bed over the top, bunk style, however one cabin contains just a double bed, so be sure to advise your preference for double or twin share when placing your booking. These cabins are located on the lower deck, are fully air-conditioned and also contain a wardrobe, bed side table and private bathroom.

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